Cheesy Hash Brown Hamburger (Print Format)
Creamy beef, shredded hash browns, and cheddar cheese combine for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal.
# Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef or any ground meat of choice
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1 yellow onion, diced
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4-5 garlic cloves, minced
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30 oz bag frozen shredded hash browns
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1 can cream of chicken soup
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1 can cream of mushroom soup or 2 cans of 'cream of' soups of choice
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1 cup sour cream
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8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese for topping
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1-2 tsp garlic powder
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1-2 tsp onion powder
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1-2 tsp black pepper
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1-2 cups French's fried onions
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and set the cooked meat aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns with the cream of chicken soup and the cream of mushroom soup. Stir in the sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
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Incorporate the cooked ground beef into the hash brown mixture until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
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Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes.
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Remove the casserole from the oven and top with an additional cup of shredded cheddar cheese and French’s fried onions. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the onions are golden brown and crispy.
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Season to taste with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy.